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Families, Society, & You

Families, Society, & You

What is a Family?

What is a Family?

What is a Family? • Family: group of 2 or more people who live

What is a Family? • Family: group of 2 or more people who live together – related by birth or law (marriage, adoption, etc)

Function of Families • Families provide a function (purpose) to their members. • Functions

Function of Families • Families provide a function (purpose) to their members. • Functions of the Family: – – – – – Love & Affection Security Protection Education Teaching values Economic support Procreation Guidance Socialization Recreation

Dysfunctional Families • Dysfunctional Families: families who do not carry out their functions –

Dysfunctional Families • Dysfunctional Families: families who do not carry out their functions – members of these families may have to work harder than others do meet certain needs – community and government programs can help dysfunctional families – a dysfunctional family may still meet some of its needs

Community & Society • Community: common area where different people live • Society: group

Community & Society • Community: common area where different people live • Society: group of people who have developed patterns of relationships from being around one another – Basic unit that makes up society is the family!!!

Society • Society can be seen at many levels. – Therefore, family affects many

Society • Society can be seen at many levels. – Therefore, family affects many levels of society.

Society Affects Families • LAWS – divorce, marriage, abuse, education, taxes, etc • BUSINESS

Society Affects Families • LAWS – divorce, marriage, abuse, education, taxes, etc • BUSINESS WORLD – being flexible so you can pick up kids from school, hours you work, etc – more helpful employer is, happier worker is, etc • COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT – social agencies (money issues, illness, troubled relationships), religious groups, education & schools, police, parks & rec, etc

Family’s Responsibilities • Find their strengths & build on them. • Share with community

Family’s Responsibilities • Find their strengths & build on them. • Share with community and society to continue the cycle.

Society Needs Strong Families! • STRONG FAMILIES – families that meet the needs of

Society Needs Strong Families! • STRONG FAMILIES – families that meet the needs of its members – those that build upon their strengths – contribute to society what they can • When families work well, they can act as a buffer against many of life’s problems.

Interpersonal Skills • Interpersonal – occurring between 2 people • Communication Skills – communication

Interpersonal Skills • Interpersonal – occurring between 2 people • Communication Skills – communication – process of sending and receiving messages – good communication skills can help families solve problems • Problem-Solving & Decision-Making Skills – careful choices are needed when you face problems – must decide how to raise children, how to spend time, how to relate to each other – these skills make life go more smoothly

Interpersonal Skills • Management Skills – management – using what you have to get

Interpersonal Skills • Management Skills – management – using what you have to get what you want – sound finances and well-run household schedules depend on this skill • Conflict Resolution Skills – conflict resolution – a way to solve disagreements – conflict can get out of hand when people react with feelings rather than thinking about the solution

Few families are problem free! • Examples: – money problems, illness, death, drug problems,

Few families are problem free! • Examples: – money problems, illness, death, drug problems, abuse, crime • What do families need to help them solve their problems? They need to know: – the family comes first – every member contributes to the family – change is possible – problems can be solved – how to solve problems – where to get help

So Why Am I Taking This Class? • Studying the family can give you

So Why Am I Taking This Class? • Studying the family can give you a foundation for what lies ahead. -You may form a family in the future. -If so, you will have the ability to make it what you want it to be.

This Semester, You Will: • Learn about yourself. – What kind of person you

This Semester, You Will: • Learn about yourself. – What kind of person you are and what you want to need and be. – Build skills that will help strengthen your family now and in the future. – Understand the important link between families and their members. – Find ways to strengthen that link in your own life. • Put your knowledge to use.

You Might Find That: • Your interest may extend beyond your personal life. –

You Might Find That: • Your interest may extend beyond your personal life. – Careers in law, medicine, social work, education, personal care.